Seven former Australia captains urge support for Imran Khan
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 7:46 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Allan Border, Greg Chappell, Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor, and Steve Waugh have signed a letter addressing humanitarian concerns regarding Imran Khan. The letter calls for support amid Khan's ongoing legal and political challenges in Pakistan. The captains highlight their shared respect for Khan's contributions to cricket and his country, seeking to generate attention for his situation. The letter aims to unite voices from the cricketing community to bring awareness to the matter.
- •The letter is signed by seven influential former Australia captains.
- •Imran Khan is facing significant legal and political challenges.
- •The letter seeks to raise awareness for Khan's condition.
- •Captains emphasize respect for Khan's contributions to cricket.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Greg Chappell leads seven Australia captains in appeal to foreign minister over 'humanitarian' Imran Khan concerns
- 7:46 AMYahoo Sports — Seven former Australia captains approach Australian government to make humanitarian plea for Imran Khan
- 5:03 AMESPNcricinfo — Seven former Australia captains make humanitarian plea for Imran Khan
"In a heartfelt appeal, seven former Australian cricket captains have reached out to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, urging her to communicate humanitarian concerns regarding Imran Khan's imprisonment to the Pakistani authorities. With growing worries about his health and treatment, they emphasized the importance of sufficient medical care and the need for regular family contact, echoing similar sentiments expressed by other international cricketers.
"Seven former Australian captains, including Border and Waugh, have written to Foreign Minister Penny Wong making an urgent humanitarian plea for Imran Khan.
"Allan Border, Greg and Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh are the signatories to the latest letter
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 12:28 PMGreg Chappell leads seven Australia captains in appeal to foreign minister over 'humanitarian' Imran Khan concerns
In a heartfelt appeal, seven former Australian cricket captains have reached out to Foreign Minister Penny Wong, urging her to communicate humanitarian concerns regarding Imran Khan's imprisonment to the Pakistani authorities. With growing worries about his health and treatment, they emphasized the importance of sufficient medical care and the need for regular family contact, echoing similar sentiments expressed by other international cricketers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 7:46 AMSeven former Australia captains approach Australian government to make humanitarian plea for Imran Khan
Seven former Australian captains, including Border and Waugh, have written to Foreign Minister Penny Wong making an urgent humanitarian plea for Imran Khan.
- ESPNcricinfoSep 15, 2026, 5:03 AMSeven former Australia captains make humanitarian plea for Imran Khan
Allan Border, Greg and Ian Chappell, Belinda Clark, Steve Waugh, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh are the signatories to the latest letter
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